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Tablecloth with London and King George
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Tablecloth with London and King George

c. 1714 - c. 1727 · satijnbinding; damask; linen (material)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Tablecloth of linen damask, converted into a pillowcase. The symmetrical pattern shows from bottom to top four scenes: 1 The crowned and palm-framed coat of arms of London, showing the St. George's Cross and a quarter with a sword. 2 Crowned prince on horseback, moving to the right. Inscription: GEORGE KÖNIG IN ENGELLAND. 3 City view with houses in the foreground, a river with sailing ships, and in the background ramparts and houses, a pontoon bridge, and towers. Inscription: LUNDEN. 4. Same as 1. Border: symmetrically repeated vine with flowers and volute leaves.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineTafellaken met Londen en koning George. c. 1714 - c. 1727. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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